Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2012 06 04

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 7, 2012 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC COMMMENTS NOT ON AGENDA Michael Menaker said the patios are out, and he asked to have a discussion of the patios on the next agenda. The DBA has taken responsibility for the patios for multiple years and it was always the intent to transfer the responsibility of the patios over to the City. Councilmember Jasiak requested this agenda item be a thorough discussion including all the details of what it would take to transfer to the City, eg. drainage issues, etc. CONSIDER NECESSITY OF RE-SETTING THE DATE FOR THE JULY MEETING (HOLIDAY IS CELEBRATED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4) nd Membership decided to keep the July meeting on Monday, July 2. RETENTION MEETINGS – None UPDATE ON HWY. 42 AND GATEWAY PROJECT – Troy Russ Large pictures were provided for the discussion showing concept designs of the approach for the Underpass at South Street. These same visual aids were provided in the meeting packet. Staff is working with stakeholders on the Measures and Needs Statement. Budget numbers are due today for the 2013 Capital Improvement Project form. The location is a challenge. There is a 10 foot difference between where we are and where we need to be for the underpass under the railroad. Staff is working with Burlington Northern (BNSF) and the Public Utility Commission (PUC). There is a possibility that BNSF can build the underpass, and if so, a Shoefly may not be necessary since if BNSF handles the construction project they wouldn’t be required to build a Shoefly, but instead could stop the work whenever a train needed to pass. Essentially, BNSF would build a box 10’ high and 32’ wide at a cost to the City of $500,000 and would also be subject to BNSF’s schedule. The City’s consultant is coming up with finish options for the box which will be presented at the June meeting. A letter is going out to BNSF this week explaining all of the design aspects of this project. Land is currently being assembled north of South Street. This area will be zoned mixed use. Councilmember Jasiak asked what effects on traffic patterns this underpass will have on the Front Street side? Director Russ indicated Planning staff goal is to make Front Street a 2-way street at South. Chair Sackett said he trusts the underpass entrances will be nice looking, utilitarian and beautiful. Michael Menaker asked for details concerning the June meeting – Director Russ said the plan is for the meeting to take place the third week of June and the purpose of the meeting will be to review the alternatives for Highway 42 and the Underpass design will be more refined. Michael Menaker gave “kudos” to consultant and staff for their work and the amount of work they have accomplished in a short time. The function of the underpass has changed because of the postponement of FasTracks.